2008 Honda Accord Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,521 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2008 Honda Accord, 0% of the 1,521 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 650 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I only have about 1,500 miles on my new Accord and I've noticed that the headlights and interior lights blink each time the air conditioning compressor kicks in, about every 20-30 seconds. I've been in contact with the dealer several times, they said its normal . This is a safety issue, because it is distracting to both myself and other drivers. Also, other drivers think that I am flashing my lights at them.”
NHTSA complaint #10245069, filed 2008-10, 700 miles“I purchased an Accord exl on 2/8/09. While driving with the defroster or air conditioning on, the exterior and interior lights flash approximately every 30 seconds. We took it to the dealership and were told this is a normal characteristic caused by eld system. They are not able or not willing to fix the problem. This a serious safely hazard, as I drive highly congested roads daily and do not feel safe driving a car that flashes its headlights constantly. Other cars do not know this is a normal characteristic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259147, filed 2009-02, 600 miles“Ongoing isuues with electircal system, lights flickering, accessories going in and out,seat uhpulstry and paint and seat frame. Had into another dealer and they said bad paint ,bad fabric and flickering lights are chacteristics of the 2008 Honda accords.service manager varified all problems and then I get a call later to pick up car because they tried to fix the seat and couldnt so they ordered another seat frame.I picked the car up next day with fraudulent paperwork,wrong dates and mialege.I was wondering why seatbelt did not feal tight.I get home and see that when they took seat out to try…”
NHTSA complaint #10219633, filed 2008-02, 728 miles“Exterior and interior lights flicker when the air conditioning compressor comes on. Baytown Honda service dept, baytown tx, stated this is normal and intended to do that. First they said they weren't aware of the problem, then they produced a service bulletin on the 2008 Accord that advised Honda is aware of the problem. Baytown Honda stated nothing could be done because Honda said there is no problem with flickering lights. The flickering lights are a distraction to the driver and other drivers.”
NHTSA complaint #10219134, filed 2008-02, 54 milesInterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 27 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 22 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
| 1995 | 2 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda Accord
577 complaintsAir bags
379 complaintsEngine
210 complaintsExterior lighting
113 complaintsElectrical system
105 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsEquipment
37 complaintsSeats
34 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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